Local Government
Albany
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Whalers Beach, Frenchman Bay Albany
Location Details
West of Waterbay Point. Includes Vancouver Dam.
Other Name(s)
Frenchman Bay Whaling Station (fmr)
Kep Mardjit / Vancouver Spring and Dam
Norwegian Whaling Station
Vancouver's Spring
Whaler's Beach
Construction Date
Constructed from 1914 to 1916
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 27 Oct 2020 | City of Albany | |
| State Register | Registered | 02 Sep 2008 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Oct 2020 | Exceptional |
Exceptional |
City of Albany |
| Albany Maritime Heritage Survey | Completed | 31 Dec 1994 |
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| Port-related Structures Survey | Completed | 31 Oct 1995 |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Condition
Poor - ruin
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Whaling Station |
| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Whaling Station |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
| OCCUPATIONS | Fishing & other maritime industry |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Natural disasters |
Creation Date
11 Jul 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 Apr 2022Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.